Mobility Assistance in Breaux Bridge, LA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Breaux Bridge, LA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in St. Martin Parish)

191

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

4.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Breaux Bridge)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in St. Martin Parish)

About 341 Breaux Bridge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 26% in St. Martin Parish). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

191 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Breaux Bridge that list physical therapy include Lamm Family Care Home Health and Lakeshore Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Breaux Bridge compared with St. Martin Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Breaux Bridge	St. Martin Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	26%	25%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	9.2%	8.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	31%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.4%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,500	$37,307	—

Older residents in towns around Breaux Bridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carencro, LA	8.2 mi	1,694	32%
Lafayette, LA	9.0 mi	21,014	18%
Broussard, LA	10 mi	1,389	22%
Scott, LA	12 mi	1,671	24%
St. Martinville, LA	12 mi	1,524	28%
Sunset, LA	13 mi	285	9.8%

Home health agencies serving Breaux Bridge (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lamm Family Care Home Health	Crowley, LA	29 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 783-0000
Allegiance Home Health Of South Louisiana	Eunice, LA	33 mi	5 of 5	—	(337) 576-2978
Lakeshore Home Health	Breaux Bridge, LA	4.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 228-1045
Amedisys Home Health	Lafayette, LA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 989-6913
First Option Home Health	Lafayette, LA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 235-9741
Nursing Specialties	Lafayette, LA	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(337) 266-9996

Emergency hospitals near Breaux Bridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ochsner St Martin Hospital	Breaux Bridge, LA	4.6 mi	not rated	(337) 332-2178
Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics	Lafayette, LA	11 mi	3 of 5	(337) 261-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Breaux Bridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Breaux Bridge

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Breaux Bridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Breaux Bridge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Breaux Bridge?

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Breaux Bridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Breaux Bridge, LA